EP1665935B1 - Appareil servant à assomer la volaille - Google Patents

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EP1665935B1
EP1665935B1 EP04106325A EP04106325A EP1665935B1 EP 1665935 B1 EP1665935 B1 EP 1665935B1 EP 04106325 A EP04106325 A EP 04106325A EP 04106325 A EP04106325 A EP 04106325A EP 1665935 B1 EP1665935 B1 EP 1665935B1
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Henderikus Koops
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A22—BUTCHERING; MEAT TREATMENT; PROCESSING POULTRY OR FISH
    • A22B—SLAUGHTERING
    • A22B3/00—Slaughtering or stunning
    • A22B3/06—Slaughtering or stunning by electric current
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A22—BUTCHERING; MEAT TREATMENT; PROCESSING POULTRY OR FISH
    • A22B—SLAUGHTERING
    • A22B3/00—Slaughtering or stunning
    • A22B3/08—Slaughtering or stunning for poultry or fish, e.g. slaughtering pliers, slaughtering shears
    • A22B3/086—Stunning devices specially adapted for poultry

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  • the invention relates to a apparatus for stunning poultry, comprising a power source, first means connected to a first pole of the power source for engaging the head of the poultry and second means connected to the opposite pole of the power source for engaging an opposite body part of the poultry.
  • a prior art stunning apparatus is known from GB-A-2 302 639 .
  • the first means of such an apparatus for stunning poultry will be connected to the positive pole of the power source, while the second means are connected to the negative pole of the power source.
  • said second means are connected to a suspension conveyor for conveying the poultry while suspended from their legs.
  • the negative pole of the power source then will engage the legs of the poultry.
  • such an apparatus for stunning poultry is characterised in that the second means comprise a probe for at least partially entering the vent of the poultry.
  • the interior of the vent of the poultry always is moist in some degree, such that an excellent conduction of the electric current form the probe towards the poultry will occur.
  • the conductivity not only will the conductivity be increased, but it also will be more stable among a series of poultry, such that it can be predicted more precisely. The result is, that a more precise setting of the voltage between the first and second pole of the power source can be chosen, leading to reproducible results.
  • the probe comprises an elongate rod of which the forward end is provided with an enlarged head.
  • forward end means the end of the elongate rod which will be inserted into the vent of the poultry, i.e. the end of the elongate rod which is the leading end as seen in the direction of insertion.
  • Such an enlarged head has to be pushed past the orbicular muscle of the poultry, such that, once inserted, the probe obtains a stable positioning with an effective conductive contact between its surface and the surrounding vent.
  • the enlarged head is cone-shaped, with the tip of the cone facing forward, inserting the probe into the vent of the poultry is promoted, because, firstly, the cone-shape provides for a locating effect of the probe relative to the vent, and, secondly, the cone-shape of the probe promotes a temporarily stretching of the orbicular muscle when the widest part of the cone-shaped head passes said muscle.
  • the tip of the cone is rounded.
  • the cone has a rearwards facing surface which is rounded, such that withdrawing the probe from the vent after stunning of the poultry has occurred, is promoted without the risk of damaging (tearing) the vent region of the poultry.
  • the stunning effect of the apparatus according to the present invention can be optimised when, in accordance with yet another embodiment, at least the part of the probe meant for entering the vent of the poultry has a highly polished surface. Such a highly polished surface promotes the conductivity of the probe.
  • a suspension conveyor for conveying the poultry while suspended from their legs, and comprises a rotating carrousel-like device which carries at regular intervals along its circumference a number of probes, wherein a relative upward and downward movement between the probes and the poultry occurs when the suspension conveyor conveys the poultry around part of the circumference of the carousel-like device.
  • the relative position between the vent of the bird and the assigned probe is such, that the probe assumes a position at a higher level than the vent.
  • the relative position between the vent of the bird and probe changes such that the probe firstly will enter the vent and next again will leave the vent.
  • the power source is activated and the poultry is stunned.
  • the probe has been withdrawn from the vent, the bird, being suspended from the suspension conveyor, leaves the circumference of the carousel-like device.
  • the probes can be movable upwards and downwards along respective guides through the cooperation between a stationary curve means and movable follower means attached to the probes. In such a case the poultry substantially maintains a position at a constant level. Secondly, the poultry may be moved upwards and downwards through an appropriate shape of the suspension conveyor, in which case the probes substantially maintain a constant level.
  • the probes substantially maintain a constant level.
  • the apparatus is of the type in which the first means comprises an electrically conductive liquid in which the head of the poultry is to be submerged
  • the first means comprises an electrically conductive liquid in which the head of the poultry is to be submerged
  • another problem may arise.
  • a state of the art apparatus of such a type a large liquid container is used in which a number of birds are submerged simultaneously. As a result, a certain electrical current will run through each bird.
  • such an apparatus is started up after a period of stand-still, firstly only one bird will be submerged in the liquid, and the number of submerged birds will then gradually increase. When only one or few birds are submerged, a much stronger current will run through those birds, having corresponding detrimental effects as described above with respect to an increase of the voltage.
  • an embodiment of the apparatus in which the liquid is contained in a number of successive containers, such that during operation of the apparatus each separate container will receive only one poultry head simultaneously. Because each container only receives one poultry head simultaneously, the electrical current running through such a poultry head always will be the same, irrespective whether the apparatus is starting up or already in full operation.
  • the apparatus When, in such a case, the apparatus is meant for cooperation with a suspension conveyor for conveying the poultry while suspended from their legs, it comprises a rotating carousel-like device which carries at regular intervals along its circumference a number of liquid containers, wherein a relative upward and downward movement between the containers and the poultry occurs when the suspension conveyor conveys the poultry around part of the circumference of the carousel-like device.
  • liquid containers are movable upwards and downwards along respective guides through the cooperation between a stationary curve means and movable follower means attached to the containers (in which case basically the poultry are maintained at a constant level), or the poultry is movable upwards and downwards through an appropriate shape of the suspension conveyor (in which case the liquid containers are maintained substantially at a constant level).
  • a stationary curve means and movable follower means attached to the containers in which case basically the poultry are maintained at a constant level
  • the poultry is movable upwards and downwards through an appropriate shape of the suspension conveyor (in which case the liquid containers are maintained substantially at a constant level).
  • FIG. 1 an embodiment of an apparatus for stunning poultry is illustrated which is meant for cooperation with a suspension conveyor 1.
  • a suspension conveyor which is known per se, comprises shackles 2 from which poultry 3 is suspended from their legs 4. That means that the head 5 of the poultry 3 is directed downwards.
  • the apparatus comprises a rotating carousel-like device which is provided with a stationary core 6.
  • this stationary core 6 carries a frame which can be rotated around a central axis 7.
  • the direction of rotation of the frame around the central axis 7 has been indicated by arrow 8.
  • the direction of travel of the suspension conveyor 1 has been indicated by arrow 9.
  • the suspension conveyor 9 partly encircles the carousel-like device.
  • the frame of the carousel-like device comprises an upper support plate 10 and a lower support plate 11. Between these support plates 10 and 11 pairs of guiding rods 12 extend vertically. As illustrated clearly in figure 2, a number of said pairs of guiding rods 12 is spaced at regular intervals along the circumference of the carousel-like device. In the embodiment illustrated schematically in figure 2 eight of such pairs are provided; in figure 1, however, some of these pairs have been omitted for simplifying the drawing.
  • the guiding rods 12 illustrated in figure 1 at the right-hand side correspond with the guiding rods 12 at the three o'clock position in figure 2; likewise the guiding rods 12 positioned centrally in figure 1 correspond with the guiding rods at the six o'clock position in figure 2, whereas the guiding rods 12 at the left-hand position in figure 1 correspond with the nine o'clock position in figure 2.
  • Each pair of guiding rods 12 firstly carries an upper sliding block 13 which carries a follower roll 14 that cooperates with a stationary curve 15 in the stationary core 6. Further each pair of guiding rods 12 carries a second sliding block 16 which carries a follower roll 17 that cooperates with a stationary curve 18 in the stationery core 6.
  • the upper sliding block 13 carries a probe 19 which is meant for insertion into the vent of the poultry 3; the lower sliding block 16 is shaped as a liquid container containing a conductive fluid 20.
  • the probe 19 is connected to a first pole of the power source (not illustrated), preferably the negative pole.
  • the conductive fluid 20 is connected to the opposite pole (preferably the positive pole) of the power source.
  • poultry 3 which is conveyed by the suspension conveyor 1, reaches the carousel-like device at the three o'clock position illustrated in figure 2.
  • the upper sliding block 13 is at a high position, in which the probe 19 does not engage the poultry 3.
  • the lower sliding block (liquid container) 16 is in a low position, in which the head 5 of the poultry 3 is above the conductive liquid 20.
  • the follower rolls 14 and 17 of the sliding blocks 13 and 16, respectively will follow the respective stationary curves 15 and 18, respectively, and will move downwardly and upwardly, respectively, to the positions illustrated in figure 1 in the central location.
  • the probe 19 has entered the vent of the poultry 3, whereas the head 5 of the poultry is submerged in the conductive fluid 20 in the liquid container 16. Now the power source is activated and an electrical current runs through the body of the poultry, stunning the bird.
  • FIG 1 further support means 21 have been illustrated schematically, which serve for locating and maintaining the poultry 3 in a correct position.
  • Such means may be stationary, but also can be movable, for example under influence of the cooperation between curve means and follower means.
  • Figure 3 shows part of the probe 19. It comprises an elongate rod 22 of which the forward end is provided with an enlarged head 23.
  • the enlarged head is cone-shaped, with the tip 24 of the cone facing forward. In the illustrated embodiment the tip of the cone is rounded.
  • the cone has a rearwardly facing surface 25 which also is rounded.
  • the operative surfaces of the probe (especially the surface of the cone-shaped head 23) preferably are highly polished.
  • the probe 19 will enter the vent of a bird 3 with its cone-shaped head 23, and will realise a good conductive interface for an electrical current.

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  1. Appareil destiné à assommer de la volaille, comprenant une source de courant, des premiers moyens raccordés à un premier pôle de la source de courant destinés à se mettre en prise avec la tête de la volaille et des seconds moyens raccordés au pôle opposé de la source de courant destinés à se mettre en prise avec une partie de corps opposée de la volaille, caractérisé en ce que les seconds moyens comprennent une sonde destinée à faire pénétrer au moins en partie l'orifice anal de la volaille.
  2. Appareil selon la revendication 1, dans lequel la sonde comprend une tige allongée dont l'extrémité avant est pourvue d'une tête agrandie.
  3. Appareil selon la revendication 2, dans lequel la tête agrandie est en forme de cône, avec la pointe du cône tournée vers l'avant.
  4. Appareil selon la revendication 3, dans lequel la pointe du cône est arrondie.
  5. Appareil selon la revendication 3 ou 4, dans lequel le cône présente une surface orientée vers l'arrière qui est arrondie.
  6. Appareil selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel au moins la partie de la sonde destinée à faire pénétrer l'orifice anal de la volaille présente une surface fortement polie.
  7. Appareil selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes et destiné à coopérer avec un convoyeur suspendu destiné à transporter la volaille suspendue par ses pattes, comprenant un dispositif de type carrousel rotatif qui porte à intervalles réguliers le long de sa circonférence un certain nombre de sondes, dans lequel un déplacement relatif vers le haut et vers le bas entre les sondes et la volaille se produit lorsque le convoyeur suspendu transporte la volaille autour d'une partie de la circonférence du dispositif de type carrousel.
  8. Appareil selon la revendication 7, dans lequel les sondes sont mobiles vers le haut et vers le bas le long des guides respectifs par l'intermédiaire de la coopération entre des moyens formant courbe stationnaire et des moyens formant galet de came mobile fixés aux sondes.
  9. Appareil selon la revendication 7, dans lequel la volaille est mobile vers le haut et vers le bas à travers une forme appropriée du convoyeur suspendu.
  10. Appareil selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel les premiers moyens comprennent un liquide électriquement conducteur dans lequel la tête de la volaille doit être submergée, et dans lequel le liquide est telle sorte que certain le de récipients successifs, de telle sorte que pendant le fonctionnement de l'appareil, chaque récipient séparé ne recevra qu'une tête de volaille simultanément.
  11. Appareil selon la revendication 10 et destiné à coopérer avec un convoyeur suspendu destiné à transporter la volaille suspendue par les pattes, comprenant un dispositif de type carrousel rotatif qui porte à intervalles réguliers le long de sa circonférence un certain nombre de récipients de liquide, dans lequel un déplacement relatif vers le haut et vers le bas entre les récipients et la volaille se produit lorsque le convoyeur suspendu transporte la volaille autour d'une partie de la circonférence du dispositif de type carrousel.
  12. Appareil selon la revendication 11, dans lequel les récipients de liquide sont mobiles vers le haut et vers le bas le long des guides respectifs par l'intermédiaire de la coopération entre des moyens formant courbe stationnaire et des moyens formant galet de came mobile fixés aux récipients.
  13. Appareil selon la revendication 11, dans lequel la volaille est mobile vers le haut et vers le bas par une forme appropriée du convoyeur suspendu.
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DE602004007941T DE602004007941T2 (de) 2004-12-06 2004-12-06 Geflügelbetäubungsvorrichtung
EP04106325A EP1665935B1 (fr) 2004-12-06 2004-12-06 Appareil servant à assomer la volaille
US11/291,278 US20060135053A1 (en) 2004-12-06 2005-12-01 Apparatus for stunning poultry
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